Spectacle for Mac

About the Download.com Installer

The Download.com Installer securely delivers software from Download.com's servers to your computer. During this process, the Download.com Installer may offer other free applications provided by our partners. All offers are optional: You are not required to install any additional applications to receive the software you selected.
Learn more

Editors' Review

Spectacle for Mac is a Mac OS X utility for organizing and positioning windows on your screen without the use of a mouse. A free download from many download sites, but not the App Store, Spectacle for Mac installs easily. Spectacle for Mac is an open-source app.

For those who don't have a mouse handy, or have issues with their mouse, working with a crowded screen can be a nightmare. Utilities like Spectacle for Mac really help out. Using Spectacle for Mac you adjust windows locations and size as needed, all without a mouse. Spectacle for Mac manages windows with a set of shortcuts (there's a list of about a dozen commands you will get to know). While at first it may be a bit awkward using the Ctrl and Cmd keys in combination with the cursor keys, it quickly will become second nature.

There are a few similar apps on the market (at last check about a dozen, in fact), but Spectacle for Mac is the one we've left on our MacBooks. It is clean, easy, unobtrusive, and becomes second nature to use. So much so that we've started leaving our mouse at home for short and unencumbered jaunts, relying on Spectacle for Mac to handle all our window needs. If this sort of utility is something that could help you, you'll find that Spectacle for Mac quickly becomes a go-to utility.

read more +

Publisher's Description

Spectacle is a simple utility that allows you to easily organize your windows without using a mouse. Those familiar with similar apps will find Spectacle to be a simple and unobtrusive way to become more productive while using your Mac. Using Spectacle you can view multiple documents side-by-side, move windows to other displays, or even focus your full attention to a single task. If you happen to move a window without meaning to, it is also possible to undo or redo the last few actions.

E-mail This Review

Thank You, !

Report Offensive Content

If you believe this comment is offensive or violates the CNET's Site Terms of Use, you can report it below (this will not automatically remove the comment). Once reported, our staff will be notified and the comment will be reviewed.